Discover the magical and fantastic universe of Château du Rivau. An exceptional medieval castle where Gothic and Renaissance furniture and works of art interact with contemporary art collections.
Listed since 1918, the Rivau estate has benefited for 20 years from a very important conservation campaign led by its current owners, the Laigneau family, surrounded by a loyal team.
The medieval castle and the Renaissance outbuildings have been restored and fitted out to bring it back to life. Around the castle, the 15 gardens classified as “Remarkable Gardens” complete your escape into wonder. These 15 gardens have been designed and labeled Remarkable Garden, National Collection of Scented Rose Bushes and Conservatory of Ancient Vegetables (Ecocert-certified vegetable garden). They are part of the network of 17 “Most Beautiful Gardens in France”
In the stables classified as a “Historic Monument”, audiovisual projections invite you to relive a rich equestrian past.
This private medieval castle is animated by more than 380 objects of art.
The Château du Rivau is committed to promoting cultural heritage (Château-Garden) with a view to sustainable development. 4 pillars come together in this approach.
An Environmental Pillar
BIO by Ecocert labels our vegetable garden. Our own organic farm and local producers and if possible ORGANIC supply our restaurant. We pay attention to waste management, selective sorting, composting, limitation of product packaging. For gardening, we also practice water management and the use of ecological products. We practice manual and mechanical weeding as well as the recycling of bulbs by encouraging biodiversity.
In addition, we want to make visitors aware of native species using educational tools. For example, the creation of thematic visits on the environment for schoolchildren (primary-college-high school) and for individuals (children – families – adults). The Château du Rivau is also part of the perimeter of the Anjou Touraine Regional Park. To promote soft itineraries, we have the Accueil Velo label for both the tourist site and the hotel.
We insulate the buildings and the electricity consumption is limited (LED – geothermal energy).
We highlight local products and producers in the Rivau restaurant and shop (wine tourism label – Rivau and Lémeré vegetables, Locavore restaurant). In addition, we establish a partnership with local agricultural producers and tourism players. In this context, the Ferme du Rivau is committed to the approach of local producers, restaurants and artisans in the Center region: © du Centre.
Reserved spaces in the site car park, located 100m from the ticket office.
Private access on one level through the entrance gate giving access to the ticket office/shop and the restaurant. Due to a classified paved path, the entrance is a difficult part of the visit, but assistance is available to you.
The gardens, the press and the audiovisual tour in the Royal Stables are freely accessible. The gardens are accessible via natural stone or natural paths which can be accessible to wheelchairs subject to rainy weather. Visits to the two rooms of the castle for PRMs are possible by reservation.
Magnetic loop for the hearing impaired.
Visual impairment descriptionAudioguide.
Description of mental disabilityEasy to Understand Document.
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